beth_terp Posted September 28, 2009 Report Posted September 28, 2009 I have tried to bid a few times for a 4* hotel in Miami beach for a pre-cruise stay in November. Saturday and Sunday nights (11/14 and 11/15). I have not ever used Priceline before, but i am hoping basically to get a good deal. i was bidding in the Miami beach area b/c we want to be away from South Beach craziness but not too too far away from the port. We want a nice place on the beach with a pool for 2 days prior to our cruise. I have bid $75, $100, and now $105. Should i keep increasing the bid?
thereuare Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 Welcome to BetterBidding!First, you can't guarantee a hotel on the beach and/or with a pool when using PRICELINE... you must be able to accept any hotel in the zone that you select at the minimum star rating (or higher) that you select. If there are specific amenities that you want for this stay then HOTWIRE may be a better option since they will show you before your purchase if the hotel is on the beach and/or if they have a pool.Your thoughts?Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
beth_terp Posted September 29, 2009 Author Report Posted September 29, 2009 OK, I'm willing to give anything a try. Am basically looking for a good deal on a nice place!
thereuare Posted September 29, 2009 Report Posted September 29, 2009 What is your maximum bid for this stay?Are you familiar with, and using, your re-bid zones? (see Priceline Re-Bidding Explained for more info, and if new to re-bidding, you're strongly encouraged to confirm your re-bid zones with the board before implementing)Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
beth_terp Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Posted September 30, 2009 Max bid is not more than $150 per night.I have not been using re-bid zones as I have not been in a huge hurry to get it booked and have just been waiting the 24 hrs between bids. I guess that we are not limited to the Miami beach zone if in a 4* property in another zone (Southbeach Collins Ave Oceanfront, South Beach Ocean Drive, etc) we wouldn't feel like we were in the middle of a night club...
thereuare Posted September 30, 2009 Report Posted September 30, 2009 Re-bid zones shouldn't only be used if you're in a hurry... they can also help you get a better price. Take the following scenario where you only bid once a day:Day1: Bid $100 rejectedDay2: Bid $110 rejectedDay3: Bid $120 rejectedDay4: Bid $130 rejectedDay5: Bid $140 rejectedDay6: Bid $150 rejectedDay7: Bid $160 rejected** now PRICELINE gets inventory at $120 but your next bid would be:Day8: Bid $170 accepted but a $50 overbidWhereas if you're using re-bid zones it gives you a chance to go thru a complete bidding cycle from low to high, taking advantage of any lower priced inventory which may have become avaiable since your previous bidding attempt.Do you want to use re-bid zones or would you prefer not to?Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
beth_terp Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Posted September 30, 2009 Yes, I am ok with using re=bid zones
thereuare Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 Did you want to first try up to $150 in only the Miami Beach zone... or are you looking for the least expensive 4* or better in any of the zones you've listed as acceptable?Let us know and we'll suggest a strategy for you to follow.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
beth_terp Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Posted October 1, 2009 I'm willing to try in the other zones too. Thanks for your help.
thereuare Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 ...(Southbeach Collins Ave Oceanfront, South Beach Ocean Drive, etc)...Sorry, just noticed the 'etc'... are the above two (South Beach Oceanfront and South Beach Ocean Drive) the only two additional zones you're willing to add to your Miami Beach bidding or are there others as well?Let us know exactly which zone(s) you're willing to accept and we'll suggest a strategy to follow.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
beth_terp Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Posted October 1, 2009 Let's stick with those 3 zonesMiami BeachSouth Beach Collins Ave OceanfrontSouth Beach Ocean Drive
thereuare Posted October 1, 2009 Report Posted October 1, 2009 At the 4* level you have SIX re-bid zones. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.(NOTE: 're-bid zone1' is not the same as priceline's Zone1, 're-bid zone2' is not the same as priceline's Zone2, etc, etc)Select 4* Oceanfront and Ocean Drive...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Miami Beach...Bid $70, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $75, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $80, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Miami Beach and Oceanfront and Ocean Drive...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $120, if rejected add re-bid zone4...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone5...Bid $130, if rejected close browser and use our link to re-access PRICELINESelect 4* Miami Beach and Oceanfront and Ocean Drive and re-bid zone6...Bid $135, if rejected add re-bid zone1...Bid $140, if rejected add re-bid zone2...Bid $145, if rejected add re-bid zone3...Bid $150Any questions feel free to ask.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Good luck and let us know how it goes. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
beth_terp Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Posted October 3, 2009 Awesome, I got Ren. Eden Roc for $140 a night.Being a newbie at this, Do you all recommend confirming with the hotel directly?Do I need to do anything to alter my post title above for this site?
thereuare Posted October 3, 2009 Report Posted October 3, 2009 Congratulations on your success (and your first PRICELINE win!)You can call the hotel if you'd like to confirm, although i wouldn't expect any problems. When you call you can try making any requests you have... one/two beds, non-smoking (although all rooms at this property may be non-smoking), etc.Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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